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5 to Stay Alive
SWANA has developed a safety campaign of five simple tips to help solid waste workers stay safe on the job. SWANA asks waste industry professionals to use these resources to create a positive safety culture in the workplace.
5 to Stay Alive safety tips are specialized for workers based on job function and location. These materials are meant to provide basic information to help reduce accidents and injuries. Each package contains a printable PDF in letter and poster size, and are available in English, Spanish, and French. Translation into French proudly sponsored by Eco Partners.
5 to Stay Alive: Safety Tips for Collection Employees
- Always wear PPE, especially high visibility vests and/or outerwear
- Never use your cell phone while driving the truck or at a disposal facility
- Don’t ride on the step if the truck is BACKING or going more than 10mph or 1/5th mile
- Always comply with safety belt rules
- Don’t exceed the speed limit and don’t rush
Following these rules will help keep you safe! SWANA wants you to go home to your family every day, safely. In addition to these five important rules, be sure to follow local and federal pre- and post-trip inspection protocols EVERY TIME.
Flyer—8.5"×11"
Poster—11"×17"
5 to Stay Alive: Safety Tips for Landfill Employees
Landfills can be a dangerous place for both workers and customers.
- Proper PPE is a MUST!
- Are you the right person for the task?
- Maintain situational awareness.
- Heavy equipment has the right of way.
- No Scavenging.
SWANA wants you to go home to your family every day, safely. So, of course, never use a cell phone or text while working at the landfill.
Flyer—8.5"×11"
Poster—11"×17"
5 to Stay Alive: Safety Tips for Material Recovery Facilities
Material recovery facilities can be a dangerous place for both workers and customers.
- Follow lockout/tagout always!
- Do not walk on conveyors
- Beware of heights
- Bale Safety — Never stack more than four high or stand near
- Maintain a safe distance from moving equipment
SWANA wants you to go home to your family every day, safely. So, of course, never use a cell phone or text while operating machinery or working in a material recovery facility, and always wear proper personal protective equipment. Also, follow all fire prevention rules, and never smoke outside of designated areas.
5 to Stay Alive: Safety Tips for Transfer Stations
Transfer stations can be a dangerous place for both workers and customers.
- Wear PPE at all times
- Know your danger zones
- Establish/enforce vehicle separation rules
- Good housekeeping is essential
- Lock out/tag out always!
SWANA wants you to go home to your family every day, safely. So, of course, never use a cell phone or text while operating machinery or moving around a transfer station, and do not scavenge anything from the waste.
5 to Stay Alive: Safety Tips for Waste-to-Energy Operations
- Training first!
- Wear PPE at all times
- Know your restricted areas
- Lock out/tag out always!
- Keep your distance
SWANA wants you to go home to your family every day, safely. So, of course, never use a cell phone or text while operating machinery or moving through the facility.
5 to Stay Alive: Safety Tips for Composting Operations
- Wear appropriate PPE and respiratory protection
- Maintain situational awareness
- Stay out of the danger zones in front of and behind windrow turners
- Good housekeeping prevents accidents and nuisance conditions
- Follow lock out/tag out always!
SWANA wants you to go home to your family every day, safely. So, of course, never use a cell phone or text while operating machinery or moving around composting operations.
Flyer—8.5"×11"
Poster—11"×17"
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